Describe what you learned about how the scientific study of social psychology is conducted.
1. Write a brief reaction essay.
In 250–400 words:
a) Briefly summarize the main points of your article (what did this study reveal about the social problem selected?). Be sure to cite any information you include and provide a reference entry at the end of your essay.
b) Describe what you learned about how the scientific study of social psychology is conducted.
c) Identify the skills or abilities involved in this assignment that will help you in further uses of scholarly resources?
SOCI 201
Social Problems Article Exploration Grading Rubric
Module/Week 3
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
| Content 70%
70 points |
Advanced 90-100% (A) | Proficient 70-89% (B-C) | Developing 1-69% (< D) | Not present |
| Article Elements | 22 to 30 points
The paper exceeds content requirements: All article elements listed in the assignment instructions are highlighted in a PDF copy of the article. All elements are correctly identified using the comments tool in the PDF file. |
12 to 21 points
The paper meets content requirements: Most article listed in the assignment instructions are highlighted in a PDF copy of the article. Most article elements are correctly identified using the comments tool in the PDF file. |
1 to 11 points
The paper meets some of the content requirements: Some article elements listed in the assignment instructions are highlighted in a PDF copy of the article. Some article elements are correctly identified using the comments tool in the PDF file. |
0 points
Not present. |
| Reaction Essay | 31 to 40 points
The paper exceeds content requirements: All discussion points of the essay are clearly addressed with depth and detail. The essay includes 250-400 words |
23 to 30 points
The paper meets content requirements: Most discussion points of the essay are clearly addressed with depth and detail. The essay includes 250-400 words |
1 to 22 points
The paper meets some of the content requirements: Some discussion points of the essay are addressed. The essay includes 250-400 words |
0 points
Not present. |
| Structure 30%
30 points |
Advanced 90-100% (A) | Proficient 70-89% (B-C) | Developing 1-69% (< D) | Not present |
| Essay Formatting and Mechanics | 22 to 30 points
The paper exceeds these structure requirements: No direct quotes are included. All information is communicated in the student’s own words. The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference. If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas. |
14 to 21 points
The paper meets these structure requirements: No direct quotes are included. All information is communicated in the student’s own words. The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference. If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas. |
1 to 13 points
The paper meets some of these structure requirements: No direct quotes are included. All information is communicated in the student’s own words. The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference. If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards. Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas. |